eVermilion Magazine

Anglers can play a role in a proposed fishing regulation change for northern pike on Lake Vermilion that would simplify northern pike regulations by bringing them in line with the new statewide zone regulation starting in May 2019. Anyone who wants to ask questions and. . .

Lake association volunteers Dick Johnson, John Zwieg, and Mel Hintz installed new signs with the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) name and logo at the eight shore lunch sites maintained by the VLA around the lake. The signs are mounted on the ends of the docks,. . .

The Vermilion Lake Association is ready to mail its spring newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our 50th Anniversary Picnic, The Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade, Cormorant Update, and more. Download or view your copy here.

Early detection of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations is a team effort: Key to our success is property owners, lake visitors, volunteer access sentries, and AIS Detectors all working together. Please report any suspicious aquatic vegetation or invertebrates which you do not recognize as. . .

For the 36th consecutive year, a summer loon count was conducted by the Vermilion Lake Association. In 2018, the loons numbered 235.  Of these, 197 adults and 38 chicks were counted.  Between recent storms and rain downpours, 67 plus volunteers found Monday, July 9th to. . .

The fish all across Lake Vermilion are in their summer patterns and are very hungry with the warm water and large amounts of available forage. Walleye fishing has been nothing short of fantastic with fish holding along almost every shoreline break and piece of mid lake structure across. . .

Last Friday, Northwoods Bait and Tackle in Cook MN held a customer appreciation day to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Owners Joe and Kelly Rae Kruchowski invited the Vermilion Lake Association to participate with an information booth. “We are pleased to partner with the Vermilion Lake. . .

Hazard buoys and red/green channel markers help keep us all safe on Lake Vermilion. If you notice a buoy damaged, out of place or missing, please report the problem to Timbuktu Marina Matt Clines or Dawn Bogdan dawn@timbuktumarina.com 218-666-2434 The Vermilion Lake Association thanks Timbuktu. . .

Eurasian watermilfoil and starry stonewort are on top of Lake Vermilion’s aquatic invasive species threat list. Let’s all do our part to keep these weeds out of our lake!  

We’re ready! Property owners and lake visitors are encouraged to report any suspicious aquatic vegetation or invertebrates which they do not recognize as native to Lake Vermilion. Early detection of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is key to managing or removing the infestation. This year, our. . .